Specialty deep dive

Family Medicine: who to follow

The family medicine accounts our desk reads, from clinical practice and teaching to the technology arriving in this specialty.

Christine Gibson, MD

Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

Family Medicine

Innovative trauma-informed approaches to primary care, focusing heavily on mental health integration, public education on stress, and accessible somatic therapy concepts.

Trauma-Informed Care / Mental Health / Medical Education

Best for: Practitioners interested in trauma-informed primary care

Jay-Sheree Allen, MD

Family Medicine Physician, Mayo Clinic

Family Medicine

Inspiring updates on primary care delivery, health equity initiatives, and host-driven content highlighting global health education and disease prevention.

Preventive Health / Health Equity / Medical Media

Best for: Advocates of health equity and preventive medicine

Jennifer Brull, MD

President, American Academy of Family Physicians

Family Medicine

High-level leadership updates on family medicine policy, clinical quality improvement, and the integration of digital health tools in primary care practices.

Health Information Technology / Practice Transformation / Primary Care Policy

Best for: Clinical leaders and family medicine policy advocates

Kenny Lin, MD

Professor of Family Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Family Medicine

Thoughtful critiques of clinical preventive guidelines, updates on family medicine education, and insights on the intersection of evidence and clinical decision-making.

Preventive Services / Clinical Guidelines / Medical Education

Best for: Family medicine residents, educators, and guideline developers

Kimberly Becher, MD

Rural Family Physician, Community Health Systems

Family Medicine

Direct, authentic dispatches from the front lines of rural primary care, shedding light on systemic resource limitations and community health triumphs.

Rural Health / Primary Care Challenges / Public Health

Best for: Rural healthcare practitioners and health access policymakers

Margaret McCartney, MD

General Practitioner and Clinical Fellow, University of St Andrews

Family Medicine

Sharp analysis on evidence-based medicine, critical evaluation of screening programs, and commentary on primary care policy and patient-centred clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Medicine / Healthcare Policy / Overdiagnosis

Best for: Clinicians interested in medical ethics and evidence

Mike Sevilla, MD

Family Physician, Family Practice Center of Salem

Family Medicine

Practical insights from a full-time community family physician sharing daily practice realities, social media advocacy, and regional healthcare updates.

Primary Care / Social Media in Medicine / Patient Advocacy

Best for: Community physicians and primary care advocates

Mikhail Varshavski, DO

Family Physician and Health Educator, Atlantic Medical Group

Family Medicine

Engaging digital media content explaining complex primary care topics, debunking medical myths, and advocating for preventive health to a global audience.

Preventive Medicine / Medical Misinformation / Public Health

Best for: Anyone seeking accessible, evidence-based health education

Renee Crichlow, MD

Chief of Family Medicine, Boston Medical Center

Family Medicine

Deep insights on community health, systemic healthcare leadership, and advocacy for underserved populations through the lens of family medicine.

Health Equity / Community Medicine / Leadership

Best for: Healthcare leaders focused on social determinants of health

Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD

Chair of Family Medicine, Northwell Health

Family Medicine

Professional commentary on health equity, workforce development, global primary care systems, and national advocacy efforts for family medicine.

Global Health / Health Policy / Primary Care Leadership

Best for: Public health professionals and academic primary care leaders

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